# Fish Washington vs Golf Gooder

The clearest difference is rating: Golf Gooder at 5.0 against Fish Washington's 4.3. Fish Washington's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Gooder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Fish Washington asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Gooder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fish Washington has 7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fish Washington ships an update every 3 weeks, Golf Gooder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fish Washington | Golf Gooder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-washington/id1329839426/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-gooder/id6755160661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 341 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217669454) | [Golf Gooder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767427539) |

## What reviewers say

### Fish Washington

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-washington/id1329839426)

Access current Washington sport fishing rules and emergency changes for all state waters. Log catches offline, check license privileges, and find fishing spots with interactive maps. Includes NOAA tidal predictions and harvest limits.

**Highlights:** Current sport fishing rules, Emergency regulation updates, Offline catch logging, License privilege display, Interactive fishing maps, NOAA tidal predictions, Harvest limits and gear details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Helpful map and boundary information
- 📋 Detailed regulations and catch information
- 🔍 Ability to search and view regulations for specific water bodies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow and unreliable update/sync process
- 🔄 Constant need to re-download/re-install app to get it working
- 🤯 Confusing and overwhelming regulations
- 🚫 Inability to access app features when offline

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access map or view regulations
- Search functionality not working as expected
- Sync/update process frequently failing or taking too long

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase fishing licenses directly in the app
- Inclusion of fish identification and stocking information
- Easier navigation and filtering of regulations
- Offline mode to view regulations without internet connection
- Integration of emergency regulation updates without full sync


### Golf Gooder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-gooder/id6755160661)

This app helps golfers improve their game with interactive tracking, social features, and performance insights. Log shots quickly, compete with friends in real-time, and analyze your game to lower your scores.

**Highlights:** One-tap shot logging, Real-time multiplayer rounds, Personal golf profiles, Club-by-club analysis, GPS rangefinder (Pro), Trophy system for achievements

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golf Gooder Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Golf Gooder Pro Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fish Washington free?

Fish Washington is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Golf Gooder free?

Golf Gooder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fish Washington or Golf Gooder?

Golf Gooder is rated higher. Fish Washington averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Golf Gooder averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fish Washington or Golf Gooder have ads?

Golf Gooder shows ads; Fish Washington does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fish Washington or Golf Gooder?

Fish Washington ships an update every 3 weeks, and Golf Gooder every 3 months. Most recently, Fish Washington was updated on October 13, 2026 and Golf Gooder on October 3, 2026.

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